Research Guides: African Literature: South Africa

Long Walk to Freedom

A moving account of Mandela's life from his childhood to his inauguration as president of South Africa in May 1994. Awards: BL Editors' Choice.

The long-awaited second volume of Nelson Mandela's memoirs, left unfinished at his death and never before available, are here completed and expanded with notes and speeches written by Mandela during his historic presidency, making for a moving sequel to his worldwide bestseller Long Walk to Freedom. "I have discovered the secret that after climbing a great hill, one only finds that there are many more hills to climb. I have taken a moment here to rest, to steal a view of the glorious vista that surrounds me, to look back on the distance I have come. But I can rest only for a moment, for with freedom comes responsibilities, and I dare not linger, for my long walk is not ended." In 1994, Nelson Mandela became the first president of a democratic South Africa. From the outset, he was committed to serving only a single five-year term. During his presidency, he and his government ensured that all of South Africa's citizens became equal before the law, and he laid the foundation for turning a country riven by centuries of colonialism and apartheid into a fully functioning democracy. Dare Not Linger is the story of Mandela's presidential years, drawing heavily on the memoir he began to write as he prepared to leave office, but was unable to finish. Now the acclaimed South African writer Mandla Langa has completed the task, using Mandela's unfinished draft, detailed notes that Mandela made as events were unfolding, and a wealth of unseen archival material. With a prologue by Mandela's widow, Graça Machel, the result is a vivid and often inspirational account of Mandela's presidency and the creation of a new democracy. It tells the story of a country in transition and the challenges Mandela faced as he strove to make his vision for a liberated South Africa a reality.

Call Me Woman

Call Me Woman is the autobiography of Ellen Kuzwayo, a black South African woman whose life as a social worker, woman's rights activist, politician, and more was woven in political history of South Africa for almost 60 years. Kuzwayo 's autobiography documents a complex series of changes in herself and her culture, including the onset and devastation of apartheid. Ms. Kuzwayo was the first black person to win South Africa's premier literary prize, the CNS Literary Award. Call Me Woman is among that small group of books that have entered directly into my consciousness and changed my frame of reference. --The San Francisco Chronicle This book is true testimony from a wonderful woman. For myself, she is one of those people who give me faith in the new and different South Africa they will create. --Nadine Gordimer

Too Late the Phalarope

Ride up front with some of the world's toughest, highly trained men and women on duty around the world today. From battlefield frontlines to crime hotspots, Action Force brings together the people, weapons, vehicles, the stats, and the facts in one all-action series. You want action packed? Read Action Force! The three services Army, Navy, and Air Force Working as a team Gym and assault course training Emergency aid supply Reservists Vehicles, ships, and aircraft Weapons systems Special missions Book jacket.

Long Walk to Freedom

A moving account of Mandela's life from his childhood to his inauguration as president of South Africa in May 1994. Awards: BL Editors' Choice.

Dare Not Linger

The long-awaited second volume of Nelson Mandela's memoirs, left unfinished at his death and never before available, are here completed and expanded with notes and speeches written by Mandela during his historic presidency, making for a moving sequel to his worldwide bestseller Long Walk to Freedom. "I have discovered the secret that after climbing a great hill, one only finds that there are many more hills to climb. I have taken a moment here to rest, to steal a view of the glorious vista that surrounds me, to look back on the distance I have come. But I can rest only for a moment, for with freedom comes responsibilities, and I dare not linger, for my long walk is not ended." In 1994, Nelson Mandela became the first president of a democratic South Africa. From the outset, he was committed to serving only a single five-year term. During his presidency, he and his government ensured that all of South Africa's citizens became equal before the law, and he laid the foundation for turning a country riven by centuries of colonialism and apartheid into a fully functioning democracy. Dare Not Linger is the story of Mandela's presidential years, drawing heavily on the memoir he began to write as he prepared to leave office, but was unable to finish. Now the acclaimed South African writer Mandla Langa has completed the task, using Mandela's unfinished draft, detailed notes that Mandela made as events were unfolding, and a wealth of unseen archival material. With a prologue by Mandela's widow, Graça Machel, the result is a vivid and often inspirational account of Mandela's presidency and the creation of a new democracy. It tells the story of a country in transition and the challenges Mandela faced as he strove to make his vision for a liberated South Africa a reality.

Call Me Woman

Call Me Woman is the autobiography of Ellen Kuzwayo, a black South African woman whose life as a social worker, woman's rights activist, politician, and more was woven in political history of South Africa for almost 60 years. Kuzwayo 's autobiography documents a complex series of changes in herself and her culture, including the onset and devastation of apartheid. Ms. Kuzwayo was the first black person to win South Africa's premier literary prize, the CNS Literary Award. Call Me Woman is among that small group of books that have entered directly into my consciousness and changed my frame of reference. --The San Francisco Chronicle This book is true testimony from a wonderful woman. For myself, she is one of those people who give me faith in the new and different South Africa they will create. --Nadine Gordimer

Too Late the Phalarope

Ride up front with some of the world's toughest, highly trained men and women on duty around the world today. From battlefield frontlines to crime hotspots, Action Force brings together the people, weapons, vehicles, the stats, and the facts in one all-action series. You want action packed? Read Action Force! The three services Army, Navy, and Air Force Working as a team Gym and assault course training Emergency aid supply Reservists Vehicles, ships, and aircraft Weapons systems Special missions Book jacket.

Long Walk to Freedom

A moving account of Mandela's life from his childhood to his inauguration as president of South Africa in May 1994. Awards: BL Editors' Choice.

African Literature: South Africa

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Long Walk to Freedom

Dare Not Linger

Call Me Woman

Too Late the Phalarope

Long Walk to Freedom

Dare Not Linger

Call Me Woman

Too Late the Phalarope

Long Walk to Freedom